Scandal Of White Complicity In Us Hyperincarceration A Nonviolent Spirituality Of White Resistance, The
Book Description
In this profound examination of faith and justice, three white Catholic theologians confront an uncomfortable truth about racial inequality within America's prison system. Margaret Pfeil, alongside Alex Mikulich and Laurie Cassidy, guides readers through a challenging spiritual journey that exposes how white complicity perpetuates the disproportionate imprisonment of African-Americans and Latinos.
Drawing from Christian theological foundations, the authors illuminate the often invisible ways that whiteness functions within the criminal justice system. Rather than offering easy answers, they invite white readers into a deeper understanding of their moral responsibility and complicity in systemic oppression. The work presents a framework for Christian nonviolence as a pathway toward meaningful resistance and transformation.
This theological exploration challenges readers to move beyond passive awareness toward active spiritual engagement with issues of racial justice. The authors demonstrate how faith communities can become agents of change by recognizing and dismantling the structures that maintain inequality. Their approach integrates spiritual practice with social action, showing how authentic discipleship requires confronting uncomfortable realities about privilege and power.
For those seeking to align their spiritual values with justice work, this book provides both theological grounding and practical direction. It offers a roadmap for white Christians who wish to move from complicity to solidarity, transforming their understanding of faith into meaningful action for racial equity.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 203 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Whites
- ✓ Explore Discrimination in criminal justice administration
- ✓ Explore Hispanic Americans
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore African americans, social conditions
- ✓ Explore Social conditions
- ✓ Explore Racism
- ✓ Explore Crime and race
